New Rochelle Police Announce Scooter and Moped Enforcement Campaign

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The New Rochelle Police Department has announced a five-day enforcement campaign targeting mopeds and electric scooters on Main Street and North Avenue. The initiative aims to address issues related to illegal operation, unregistered vehicles, unsafe driving behaviors, double parking, and misuse of roadways.

Why it matters

The enforcement campaign is part of the city's efforts to improve traffic safety and address ongoing problems with congestion and reckless operation of scooters and mopeds in the area. Proper registration and licensing are required for these vehicles, and the police are looking to crack down on violations.

The details

The enforcement will take place from March 23 to March 27, focusing on Main Street from Maple Avenue to Harrison Street, and North Avenue from Huguenot Street to Bonnefoy Place, as well as from Sickles Avenue to Huguenot Street. Officers will be issuing summonses for illegal operation, unregistered vehicles, and unsafe driving behaviors. Scooters must have a visible manufacturer's label showing maximum speed, motor wattage, and capacity, and those without this label will be considered illegal to operate on public roads. Scooters capable of speeds over 20 mph are treated as limited-use motorcycles, requiring proper registration and a licensed driver.

• The enforcement campaign will take place from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, 2026.
• The targeted areas include Main Street from Maple Avenue to Harrison Street, and North Avenue from Huguenot Street to Bonnefoy Place, as well as from Sickles Avenue to Huguenot Street.

What’s next

The police department stated that scooters that are unregistered, improperly labeled, or operated by unlicensed drivers are subject to summonses and may be towed or impounded.